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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
5
A United States Department of Agriculture study across seven corn belt states shows tractors displacing two to three horses per farm, increasing tillable acres and farm size, with tractors handling plowing disking harrowing and harvesting faster than horses.
Mr and Mrs Anton Enlund announce their marriage which occurred in Nelson Nebraska on January 28 1920. Mr Enlund is a well off farmer northwest of town and Mrs Enlund was formerly Hilda Nelson from the Shieldap neighborhood. The Journal extends congratulations and best wishes.
Roy Figgins of Norway a farmer seeks engine operator work with traction engineer license and 16 years experience. Scandia Picnic slated for August 4 5 and 6.
Bert Walter of Norway had a narrow escape Monday evening when his Buick six collided with a U P freight backing into the Farmers elevator area in Concordia. He slid from the wheel and clung to the car top as the locomotive dragged him about 150 yards, suffering a severe head gash a side wound and minor injuries before being treated and returned home. He is described as a supporter of Hattie Walter a Democrat candidate for Register of Deeds Rope County.
Poseees Theatre installs six ceiling fans to improve comfort for patrons during shows. The new cooling units aim to provide a steady breeze and reduce heat from crowd gatherings.
A meeting called by the committee settled a July 5 closing of all business places in Sennfidia for the day. Five boys from Rock Island and Chicago joined efforts with leaders to prepare for an August gathering, while a fence chain theft at the Gust Rydvall lot near the Lutheran cemetery prompted potential prosecution if suspects do not return the chain.
Sunday services announced for Lutheran and U B Church in Norway. Lutheran schedule includes Sunday school 10 a m communion 11 a m and evening service 8 p m. U B Church preaches 11 a m and 8 p m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m. All welcome.
A large search party from Scandia area scoured farms, creeks, and fields for Marvin Thomas, missing near the Storer farm north of Scandia after last seen at eight. The child was found alive by dawn and returned to his grateful family. separately, Eric Nelson, Civil War veteran and longtime Scandia resident, died at his daughter’s home after a brief illness.
Notice of an entertainment event titled Birth of a Race arriving at the Princess on July 23 and 24. The brief lists related promotions and a request to contact for more information.
William Singer, a farmer from Big Bend township just south of Warwick, was struck and killed by lightning while working in his field in the afternoon. The family first learned of the tragedy when a child found one horse standing while the others showed disturbance. Mrs. Singer found him lying on the ground shortly after the accident. He had lived for several years on the W. R. Goodwin farm. Eli Othberg left Thursday for Thomas County to harvest.
Hiram Marble aged 82 of Slater Missouri was struck and killed by Rock Island No 6 engine on a bridge near his crossing Monday morning. He died instantly after being knocked from the bridge while attempting to cross with two heavy slips. The accident occurred as he moved toward the west end of the section. foreman had advised others would meet him at the crossing. The body, badly damaged, was taken to the depot and later arranged for burial in Kansas.
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